Opposite - Meteor garden

Three

Rocco kept himself hidden and continued listening to their conversation. He needed to check out his opponent before attacking. "He will come! Si would save anyone that he loves!" Ash rolls her eyes and says "I already told you, he hates me!" Jack slaps her again. Rocco comes out of his hiding spot and says, "Leave her alone." He gave Ash an assured look. "Who are you?" Jack frowned. Rocco didn't respond, but his fist did.

Jack fell to the floor, unconscious, and Rocco quickly untied Ash. "I had everything under control." Ash said, getting up from the chair. "Let's get out of here before he wakes up."

Soon enough, they were at a park. It was night time now, and the lights were on. Cold breeze came around. They sat down at a bench, "I really had that under control." Ash said, putting her hands in her pockets. Rocco chuckled lightly, "Clearly not. Plus, I need to look after you." Ash glances at him and smiles.

Daoming Si went on a walk. He never really went on walks, but today, he really needed one. Since he lost that match, he felt like he lost something. He wanted to go to the nearest park; it's too cold to be out for too long. The park seemed lonely today, but it was beautiful.

"Ash?" Si said. He squinted, trying to see better. Ash and Rocco looked at his direction. "Si?" Ash asked. Si walked towards them, "What are you doing here?" Ash was hesitant on telling him what happened. Getting kidnapped is a big deal and she wouldn't want the whole school to find out about it. "I just wanted to go for a walk." Rocco looked at her and she gave him a nervous glare. Si nodded slowly and shifted in place. After today's loss, it was a little awkward for him. Ash was happy she won. Even before she started playing, she knew she was going to win. His moves were weak, but he didn't notice that.

"How are you dealing with the loss?" Ash chuckled. She leaned back and crossed her arms.

Si exhaled, "It's different, but interesting." He looked around. Rocco looked at his watch and noticed how late it was. "Ms. Yang, it's getting late." He said. Ash looked at him dumbfounded, and quickly came back to her senses. "Oh, yeah. Let's go." They both get up, but Ash turned to Si. "It's pretty cold out now, do you want a ride home?" Si was a little confused since he didn't think that she would've given him a ride. He nodded, "Sure."

The car ride is a little uncomfortable, only because it's so quiet. "Rocco, can you play some music? I feel like I'm going to suffocate in here." Ash looked out the window, trying to survive the little time she has before he turns on the radio. Rocco nodded and turned on the radio, searching for decent music. Soon enough, he found a good radio station. Ash nodded and took out her phone. She needed to prepare things for her party. Her birthday was coming up and her mother wouldn't put off the party any longer. "What is that?" Si asked. He looked at the phone and then at her. She was caught off guard with the sudden question, "Oh, this is for my birthday party. I honestly didn't want to do one, but my mother is forcing me to have one." Si nods.

He understands the feeling very well. His mother hosts his birthday parties, usually only to have a charity event. Si doesn't really enjoy the environment, but he puts on a smile just to make his mother happy.

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He threw everything off the table in anger. "I'm sorry sir. It won't happen again." Jack said. He stood there quietly as the guy had a fit. "Hell it won't. You're going to get help from the others too." Jack shook his head, "Sir, I don't think that's necessary-" The guy slammed his desk, "You don't get to decide. You're going to do what I say, whether you like it or not."

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"Thanks for the ride." Si said. He slid his hands in his pocket. Ash smiled at him, "No problem. I'll see you at school then." She awkwardly waved at him and closes the window. Soon, they drive away. Si was cold, so he quickly went inside. Alone as always. Without having dinner, he went up to his room. As he closed the door, he sighed. Si was feeling strange. His heart was pounding and he felt like throwing up. He laid on his bed. He definitely felt weird, but he wasn't sure what it was. Was he sick?

Si was sure he wasn't sick, but then he remembered Ash. She seemed awfully attractive while in the car. Her eyes were darker than usual, but they still looked beautiful. Her laughs were gentle. Si sat up. He couldn't believe it; he was starting to have feelings for her. He shook his head. They had just met appropriately, and it wouldn't be right since they're supposed to be enemies. Having feelings for her is wrong, and he knows it, but his heart can't contain itself. Of course, he wasn't sure yet.

"I think your mother would approve of him." Rocco said, looking at her through the mirror. Ash looks up and laughs, "Maybe, but I don't. We don't even like each other." Rocco laughs gently. At a red light, he turns around to look at her and says quietly, "That can change eventually." Ash frowns and shakes her head. "There's no way in hell I'll ever date him." Although she's saying such, she felt different when he was in the car. He seemed attractive all of the sudden. She doesn't know what she's feeling, but she's feeling something.